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The family of Clara Hardwell made a heartfelt plea to the people of the Monroe-West Monroe communities to put an end to the senseless killings that have plagued so many families. Hardwell, who was said to have been pregnant at the time, was killed Thursday, September 23, 2021, in what has been called a cold-blood murder. Hardwell had done a friend's hair, and the individual and Hardwell got into a disagreement because that individual allegedly refused to pay Hardwell. It would not be long...
Southside Community, families and friends were surprised by the passing of Jerry Goods. He was well known for his mechanic skills of fixing all types of vehicles. He was found deceased at his home on Monday, September 20, 2021. Jerry was 65. His family was devastated by the news of his death. Jerry was a shining star in his family as the voice a reason. His humble demeanor was appreciated, while he was a master mechanic for those whose vehicles he repaired. No one could fix vehicles like Jerry!...
Sources allege Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) Executive Director Charles Theus may no longer be affiliated with the organization. The Monroe Dispatch reached out to Theus regarding his status with the group, and he neither confirmed nor denied whether he was still with the organization. The organization will convene for its monthly meeting at the top of October and more details are presumed to emerge. SEDD was last in the news at the end of 2020 after the Monroe City Council...
It is heartbreaking when someone dies, but it is twice as hard when life ends in a tragic way. The pain is unbearably challenging to accept when a child's life is cut short. According to reports, around midnight Saturday, September 25, 2021 a fatal shooting occurred, taking the life of a seventeen-year-old victim on Jackson St. in Monroe, LA. Sources allege the victim actually died on his birthday. The victim was taken to an area hospital to be treated but eventually succumbed to gunshot wounds. A fifteen-year-old was arrested in connection...
Ka'Myia Dennis was crowned as Miss Wossman 2021 on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 by Wossman Principal Dr. Harrington Watson lll at the Wossman Coronation held at the George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex. On Friday, September 24, 2021, Miss Wossman was presented to students, fans, family, and friends in her walk across the 50-yard line at Wossman's homecoming football game. Miss Wossman was escorted by her father, Antonio Dennis....
Legendary Irma DeTiege was a nobody who became somebody. She emerged from the obscure cottonfields of Riverton, LA to Monroe, LA, blazing a trail that many have followed. She believed in who she saw in the mirror, and with God's grace and mercy she believed in her abilities. Each year the Monroe Dispatch celebrates her legacy by honoring deserving students with a scholarship in her memory. Thanks to all who have donated to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund. Your kindness is always appreciated....
The 2021 Victoria Archangel Scholarship was awarded during the Wossman High School Homecoming Pep Rally, Friday, September 24,2021. Duffie and Pat Moore presented the annual scholarship, awarded to Raytisha Jackson Wossman High School 2021 Salutatorian and first softball scholarship recipient. This annual recognition award was made on behalf of Duffie and Pat Moore's beloved daughter who was killed 10 years ago in a car accident. Raytisha is a student athlete at South Arkansas Community College...
"It Takes a Village: Clearing the Path to Success." Monroe, Louisiana – Monroe City Academy League opened their inaugural season on Saturday, September 25, 2021, with over 1,200 spectators in attendance cheering on as they watched an astonishing 11 action packed football games and young cheerleaders. The inaugural season began with 2 weeks of Jamboree play and has an official 8-week game schedule with championship playoffs. MCAL, as the league is fondly referred to, is presented to the c...
Friday September 24, 2021 DownSouth Sports Magazine Game of the Week featured Booker T. Washington (Shreveport LA) vs. Wossman (Monroe LA). Most Valuable Players of the Game were Sam Farmer (#19) and Terraus Harris, Jr. (#7). Wossman defeated Booker T. Washington by the score of 48-8. On the defensive side, Sam had 8 tackles, 1 forced fumble and 1 sack. Terraus ran for 158 yards on 13 carries and scored 3 touchdowns. The DownSouth Sports MVP award was sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch, Coach...
IF WE HAD KNOWN that the favor you did for us would be the last good deed of your hands We would have asked you to do something that was impossible for any woman, girl, boy or man Like walking the shores of the seven seas and count each grain of sand Then turn every one of them into a year that you would dwell upon the land. IF WE HAD KNOWN that when we saw you it would be the last time we would see your face We would have made the camera in our eyes, take a picture of your smile, and stored it in a safe place Then, we could open the album in...
Pastors James E. Jackson Sr. Faith Harvest Baptist Church and Alfred L Mack Philadelphia Word Center in Monroe LA preach the word. Both pastors understand and know where their health and strength comes from while sharing hope through the gospel to all. Their belief in the Word is their driving force of salvation to save souls to the kingdom!...
"May you be gifted with life's biggest joys and never-ending bliss. After all, you yourself are a gift to earth, so you deserve the best. Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Happy birthday September 29 Bonnie Harris!"...
Sunrise August 10, 1949 Sunset September 13, 2021 In our hearts forever a superman of God was Perry Thomas' homegoing celebration was Saturday September 25, 2021 at the Monroe Civic Center Jack Howard Theatre. Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Monroe LA, Pastor Glenn W. McKinney Sr. Officiated. Master of ceremony was former Senator Charles D. Jones, other programmed particpants Pastor Tyri Henry, former Mayor Edward Harris, Dr. Joe Profit, Pastor Dave Profit, Ora Greely, Julea Hayes, Kataja Canales, Ta...
We use three simple ingredients: lemons, water, and sugar. Lemons, in taste, are very bitter fruits. The fruit is in the citrus family and contains high acidic properties. They are versatile fruits that can be used in cooking and even cleaning. Water is one of the things essential to living things' survival. When added, it expands the flavor. Sugar is sweet-tasting granulated molecules. Derived from sugarcane that grows from the ground, sugar is pressed and milled into granular crystals and then added to sweeten things. The sugar crystals are...
Happenings Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $4.99 breakfast and coffee, $6.9...
And God said let us make man in Our image and after Our likeness: (Gen .1:26). And the serpent said to the woman, you shall not surely die: For God knows that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods, knowing good and evil (Gen .3:4-5). Beware of false prophets (serpents), they profess that they know God, and Jesus, but are deceitful (serpents). They profess to be wise but are foolish. They worship their own actions and beliefs, changing the image of God into their own corrupt understanding (we will...
John 4:35 | NKJV Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! Beloved, ask God to give us ears to hear and eyes to see when it is TIME TO REAP!!! Our Harvest time is at hand. It is Time to Reap!!! Beloved you have sown seeds and waited patiently for the LATTER RAIN to fall down upon you. Illness, setbacks, distractions, derailments, detours and delays have occurred...
We have been hearing a lot lately about the "Mark of the Beast", as more concerted efforts are being made to bring COVID-19 under control. Even though there has been an uptick in vaccination rates, still there are not enough people that have been vaccinated for the nation to reach the so-called "herd immunity" status. We are also seeing a growing number of police, firefighters and nurses begin to take legal action against their employers after they have been mandated to get vaccinated or subject themselves to weekly testing. They use the same...
Wossman High School in Monroe LA celebrated Homecoming on Friday September 24, 2021. The homecoming football game was the highlight where Wossman defeated Boooker T. Washington Shreveport. The Wossman Homecoming Festivities were celebrated by Wossman Students, Alumni, Family and friends....
Peggy Jean Turner Butler, 70 Peggy Jean Turner Butler of Fort Worth, Texas (formerly of Monroe-Rayville), X-Ray Technician, died Monday, September 20, 2021. Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Greater Free Gift B C in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, October 1, 2021 at McFarland Funeral Company in Monroe. Burial: Green Grove BC Cemetery in Alto, LA under the direction of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Johnny Wesley, 87 Johnny Wesley of Monroe, LA, Laborer, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Visitation: 5...
A birthday greeting to Charles Scott from my kids. Protector, Provider, Positive Role Model. You take on many different roles, Dad. For that we are forever grateful. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dad! Love Douglas, Morgan, Jacie and Lem....
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are Loved beyond words and missed beyond measure....
Overall Record 53-15 Last Week's Record 13-2 Featured Games: 1-1 (4-3) Week 5 (Oct. 1, 2021) Game Of the Week #1 Neville Tigers (3-1) Vs #5 West Monroe Rebs (3-1) Rarely in today's football does a program have to good fortune to open the season with 5 consecutive games at home, but on Friday night Neville will do just that as they host the West Monroe Rebs at Bill Ruple Stadium in Monroe LA. The venue and its occupants will be well received by the tigers as they look to bounce back from their...
